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Education Centre – Literacy Teacher – Grade 1 to 3

FTE : 0.50FTE - Temporary Contract

The expected start is January 30, 2025, or a date mutually agreed upon between the candidate and the Division and will complete on June 26, 2025.

All applicants who apply by 10 : 00AM, January 6, 2025, will be given careful consideration, but this position will remain open until a successful candidate is hired.

The Division

Lethbridge School Division offers high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of learners. Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity in inclusive schools and is known for its innovative culture. The Division employs more than 1,200 staff and assists in serving the educational needs of over 12,000 students within 24 schools in the city of Lethbridge.

Mission

Lethbridge School Division is inclusive, forward-thinking and accountable for engaging students in quality learning experiences that develop strong foundations, innovative minds and responsible citizens.

For a complete overview of our division, you are encouraged to visit our website .

The City of Lethbridge

Lethbridge is located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border. It is a family-oriented and culturally vibrant community with many amenities of a larger city. Lethbridge has over 100,000 residents and is one of only a few cities its size with two post-secondary institutions - Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge has a robust fine arts community and is renown for the breadth of recreation activities with outstanding facilities. Lethbridge offers more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields throughout the city.

The City of Lethbridge is proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve by area in Canada.

Kainai Nation (also known as the Blood or Kainaiwa), covers 1,342.9 km², and is located southwest of the city of Lethbridge, north of the town of Cardston, east of Pincher Creek, bordered on all sides of the Oldman, St. Mary and Belly rivers in Alberta. We are honored and fortunate that our Indigenous friends share their beautiful cultural knowledge and passion with our community and school division, and we are always looking for more opportunities to learn and grow our understanding of the truths of our historical past so we can continue to move toward a positive path of reconciliation and flourish.

Professional Competencies

Lethbridge School Division is looking for individuals who demonstrate

• A sound understanding of teaching context and contributing variables;
• Deep understanding of subject disciplines taught and pedagogical approaches based on best practice;
• Understanding of sound planning, assessment and instructional practices;
• Understanding of classroom management strategies that contribute to a positive learning environment;
• The use of technologies in meaningful ways for teaching and learning;
• Qualities of a reflective practitioner who engages in professional learning to grow in areas reflected in the TQS;
• Commitment to the school community with respect to professional relationships;
• A belief in collaborative practice and teamwork;
• Active contribution to school and student activity, and overall ability to develop effective relationships within the school and community.

Subjects

Lethbridge School Division is looking for a teacher to support literacy intervention in grades 1-3 and will work out of Galbraith Elementary School. The teacher will work closely with the Director of Learning and may be responsible for literacy intervention or covering subject areas for classroom teachers. The position will be based out of the Education Centre and travelling between schools may be necessary. The successful candidate will possess the following :

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide :

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

Benefits

Lethbridge School Division provides an exceptional benefit package as well as professional learning opportunities, the ability to build rewarding connections with the community, and the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team.